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Fate of protesting workers arrested by the IRGC still unknown
Approximately 200 workers are being held in IRGC-controlled warehouses, raising serious concerns among labor activists about their condition.
Poll: 65% of Syrians favor US engagement, 59% say peace with Israel is likely
‘We are prepared to move from defense to offense’: Israel signals harder line in Gaza
Afghanistan marks Soviet withdrawal anniversary as Taliban rule draws global scrutiny
Damascus says it took over Ash Shaddadi base as part of US-coordination framework
In a short statement, the defense authority in Damascus said its army assumed control of the facility south of Al Hasakah city. The announcement did not specify when the transfer took place.
NRB convention to spotlight Israel, Iran, antisemitism, and AI
Faith-based media leaders prepare to tackle geopolitical tensions, technology ethics, and the future of religious broadcasting
Death of Saif al-Islam Gadhafi deepens Libya’s political fragmentation - analysis
Whether Libya moves toward a unified state or renewed fragmentation now depends on whether a new mediator emerges to replace the one that is gone.
Sudan defense minister rejects claims aid convoy carried weapons in North Kordofan strike
Gen. Hassan Kabroun claimed the area was under the full control of the Sudanese Armed Forces and “does not require transporting any military equipment using aid convoys as decoys.”
Russia proposes running hospital in Gaza Strip as Phase II of peace deal raises Israeli concern
Speaking in an interview reported by RIA Novosti, a state-affiliated Russian news agency, Viktorov said the concept was first raised about two years ago and is now being revisited.
Milano Cortina Olympics: Israel's delegation, ICE, and event's security measures spark debate
About 6,000 Italian security units are stationed to secure the event.
Israel to launch platform for securing cross-government research
The project, called RAKMA, is designed to solve a problem that has long limited government research
Why is Saudi Arabia investing billions in Syria’s economy? - analysis
Syrian officials described the move as the largest influx of investment since the US sanctions were lifted.
Protesters take to Baghdad streets over new customs tariffs
Protesters argued the policy has instead slowed trade, creating congestion at Umm Qasr port and prompting some importers to consider routing goods through the Kurdistan region, where fees are lower.
UAE unveils wafer-scale AI chip with four transistors at Dubai summit
The chip, developed by G42 and Cerebras Systems, is set to be deployed at the largest AI factory outside the US.